You Were Made to Bloom

Dear Creative Soul

I used to hear the phrase “don't play small” and think that meant chasing some grandiose dream or version of what society considers successful. But I've come to realize that playing small is actually what happens when you hold yourself back or tamp down who you really are. This can happen for many reasons: perfectionism, fear of being seen, needing approval, someone in your life making you afraid.
Perhaps you are waiting to be called up or picked (this isn't going to happen). Maybe you are secretly hoping for an external circumstance that will validate you and make you feel what you have to offer is worthwhile. Even if the external circumstances would happen, I guarantee you it won't have the effect you desire.
That's because the answer is within. It lies in choosing yourself.
Flowers bloom because they were made to. You were too.